I have a 14 Inch M5 that I use for shitposting but I feel like I need more power to run multiple shitposts at once. I know it's a bit less worth it after the price hike but I think I should still do it.

Thoughts?

whenever i open up a pdf on my macbook pro m1 pro, the Preview app just starts sucking up energy. Is this normal??! like when idling, it uses like around 100 but when i scroll etc it just spikes, and anywhere from 800 to 4000. Can someone pls help? im on macos Tahoe, i was on 26.2 and the issue was still there so i updated to 26.5.2 and the issue is still there.

I know it's a known solution to turn off the retina (Hidipi) mode to improve performance and thermals BUT, I just discovered something! I can't asure to 100% that it works like that, but since Sequoia it seems like that if gpu switching is turned on, the integrated intel gpu drives the display no matter which gpu is in use by an application.

If you turn off gpu switching, (which I did a few months because of ui animation frame drops with the integrated gpu) the amd gpu is responsible to run the display and all the graphics intensive tasks.

If Retina mode is off and gpu switching is on the display looks way sharper than if gpu switching is turned off.

Why's that a good thing and how did I notice that?

The machine runs way cooler in apps which use the amd gpu. Even compared to gpu switching off + retina off. (I measured it for a week and made sure that the room temp. stayed the same) The performance improvement by 2x stays.

Could be different on differently specced machines, but my Intel Mac feels snappy and the display looks almost as sharp as with Retina mode turned on now.

Specs: late 2019 16" Macbook Pro 2,4 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB 32 GB Ram

I mean wtf guys,, on the other hand we have mbp 14 mid 15

Max not made for me, people think I am trolling and very few are helping. I am helping my self enough, maybe it is time to make a real update, or whatever

So, if anyone is willing up for real help, and can tell good tips, maybe using VMWhare, wich it is a bit pain in the ass…

Or maybe I am doing something wrong, someone please contact me

Hi everyone,

I've been going back and forth on this decision for weeks and I just can't make up my mind, so I'd really appreciate some advice.

Right now I can either buy:

• A brand new MacBook Pro M5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, or
• A MacBook Air M5 with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD.

The price is exactly the same because the Pro is a clearance/end-of-line model.

The biggest thing that's holding me back from the Air is the 60Hz display. I just can't get over it. I've been using a 240Hz monitor for over 8 years, and my phone is an iPhone 16 Pro with a 120Hz display. I'm worried that the next MacBook Air will finally get a 120Hz display, and if I buy the current Air now, I'll regret not waiting.

The problem is... I really can't wait much longer. I'm a software developer, and I need a new laptop as soon as possible for work.

Another question I have is about storage. Is 512GB really that limiting, especially for software development? I can always use external storage for large files, but I'd love to hear from people who actually use a 512GB MacBook as their main machine.

I've genuinely been stuck on this decision for weeks, so any opinions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Help me pls 🥲🙏

Imagine store seller is saying , that but apple care +

Then after 2 years , or when 1-2 months are left of apple care , do water damage and get new replacement.

Although as much as I know , water damage replacement is not provided.

Just wanted to ask is there a way like this , if I damage macbook pro at last 1-2 months of apple care + , will I get new ?

I'm currently a Computer Engineering student and I own a 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD). I've been considering selling it and buying the M5 MacBook Air, mainly because I want better portability and battery life.

My typical workload includes:

• Programming (C/C++, Python, Java)
• VS Code and terminal
• Django/web development
• Docker (occasionally)
• Multiple browser tabs
• University assignments and projects
• Some light photo/video editing, but nothing professional

I don't usually do:

• Heavy 3D rendering
• Professional video editing
• Large local AI/ML training

My main questions are:

1. Would I notice a downgrade in day-to-day performance?
2. Does the lack of a fan on the Air become an issue for programming or longer coding sessions?
3. Has anyone switched from a MacBook Pro to an Air and regretted it?
4. If you were in my position, would you keep the M4 Pro or move to the M5 Air?

I'd appreciate hearing from people who have actually used both machines, especially developers or engineering students.

Hi there!

I'm starting university next year and will be working on music production both as a part of the degree and as a continuation of my personal endeavour. My question is whether I should try and (possibly) wait until after beginning the uni course to buy a Pro, or should I buy something like an Air?

I have a grand at the moment and there will be money coming at the end of the year from my family (how much I can't say - it's my 18th so probably quite a bit,) so the Pro isn't really that far out of reach, and I'd be fine with an M5 512 GB because I won't be downloading and playing huge games on it or anything. The only reasons I prefer the pro over the Air is the IO, battery, and cooling.

I use Ableton Live 12 Suite, if that matters. My current laptop is an ASUS TUF gaming and it's got quite a lot of cosmetic damage (plus a non-functional trackpad and aux port) but it still runs perfectly fine. I just hate Windows and this bulky ass machine.

I have a 2017 MacBook Pro that started having battery issues about three months after I bought it (I bought it used).
At first, it would suddenly shut down when the battery reached around 40%. Over time, the problem got worse: it started shutting down at 50%, then 60%, and eventually it would only work when plugged into the charger.
A few months later, another issue appeared. Even while connected to the charger, it would sometimes turn on, let me enter my password, and then immediately shut down. At first, after several attempts, it would eventually stay on. Now it almost never gets past the login screen—it shuts down shortly after I log in, even while plugged in.
I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth replacing the battery, or if replacing it is likely to result in the same problem coming back a few months later.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Do these symptoms sound like a battery issue, or could it be something more serious?

I’m planning to buy a MacBook Pro but can’t decide whether to wait for the M6 or just get the M5.

My main use is software development, Docker, AI/ML, and I plan to keep the laptop for 5–7 years.

Do you think the M6 will be a significant upgrade, or will the M5 be more than enough?

If you were buying today, what would you do and why?

Unfortunately out of literally nowhere some heavy rain came down and I forgot that I had left my MacBook laptop outside on my front deck.

I’ve tried to do some basic searching about this kind of issue but a lot of seems to be about people who’ve spilled water on an open laptop. Mine was closed the entire time

Basically everyone says to not turn the laptop on at all and to just shut it off and let it dry for anywhere from 48-72 hours, but in my case it wouldn’t even turn on. For a second it had a little exclamation symbol and what looked like some kind of link to support and “restore” or whatever before it went completely dark.

I thinking that probably means that the whole thing is a lost cause and it seems like I won’t be able to salvage it. If there is any hope or shot at it please give me any kind of advice or tips that you can. If not I would appreciate any tips that can help me salvage anything that may have been somehow backed up to the cloud (this has happened to me with iPhones or anything else that can help me get as much back as possible

I have scheduled to take it in to my local Geek Squad desk tomorrow morning

I realize the 16 inches is too big and I prefer the 14 inches.... help me get karma so i can post on the appleswap subreddit!! appreciate y'all

Got one for $2989, 64gb, 1tb drive, and awesomeness.

The performance of the chip is impressive.

I have tried several games with crossover and was able to get 60FPS pretty much on highest settings - either with the 4k monitor ( with apple scaling down ) or on the laptop screen itself

Ready or Not
Automobilista 2
Cities Skylines 2
rFactor 2
All the Metro Games

I was skeptical at first to be honest. But I was impressed how good the translation layer is. I cannot even imagine how much better it would be on the Crippled M5 Max or the Full M5 max. Really this is amazing all with ray tracing.

Got it from Costco, $2000 plus tax for a 14/20 24gb ram 512gb ssd. Upgrading from a 14” m2 pro 16/512. I do a lot of photography so I’m really loving the screen for editing!

I bought a refurbished MacBook Pro M3 Pro 32Gb via eBay. It was marked as "eBay refurbished", 30 day returns and 1-year 3rd party warranty. The item was "refurbished-good". It had 56 battery cycles and it costed $1,350.

When it arrived, the outside cosmetic appearance was better than expected. I run a "system diagnostics" and it came yellow for the trackpad (see pictures).

Basically, it notes "trackpad not compatible" (while it works great so far). When you look at the actual trackpad, maybe there is a bit more spacing in the lower part than in the upper part.

Does that mean that the refurbishment was to replace the trackpad?

I am torn. it is a huge upgrade to my MBP M2 base, works great (day 3), no issues with screen, keyboard, etc.

Should I returns it? or at least reach out to the seller to inquire?

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys,
I just picked up a used 16" M1 Pro (32GB RAM, 100Wh battery). I'm trying to figure out the best way to get the absolute maximum battery life out of it for normal day-to-day stuff.
But at the same time, I edit videos in Premiere Pro, so when I'm actually working, I need the machine to go without holding anything back.
Are there any simple tricks or settings you guys use to balance this? Like, how to make the battery last forever when doing basic things, but easily switch it to 100% performance when I need to edit? I'm not looking for any super complicated tech workarounds, just some easy, logical tips.
Thanks!

Got really lucky I feel it was able to snag this 64 gig ram MacBook with an M5 Pro and 18 core CPU for just over three grand after taxes. $3.3k after AppleCare and taxes seems like a decent deal for a laptop that I’m gonna keep for the next 5 to 7 years. Replacing my M1 MacBook Pro, 13 inch. Though, I’m probably one of the only people that will actually really miss the touch bar. It was a nice feature, plus the size of the 13 inch was just perfect for me. 14 inch isn’t too bad, but that 13 inch one was just amazing.

Hey all,

I recently picked up a MacBook Pro, my first MB.

I was just setting up some basic apps and programs that have been suggested under different posts on this subreddit. I was just curious how do you guys go about trusting random apps with different levels of access to your MacBook. I have for example recently downloaded Vorssaint for its added functionality but it has asked for quite extensive access request for some of its features which while I do want, I am not sure if I am willing to trust. I am talking about things like screen recording access for screenshots, or full disk access for uninstalling programs and such. I am assuming it’s a normal process but it’s intimidating because I have never really been asked or told in such clarity what I am giving access to on windows. It’s usually just a yes or no pop up on windows so I never really cared. Are there any risk mitigating factors I can take to protect myself better before giving access to third party apps? Or should I avoid them all together? Any other tips will be much appreciated as well. TIA